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Filmmaking & Screen Writing BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland

United Kingdom, Paisley

The Filmmaking & Screen Writing BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Ayr campus in Paisley, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 1, 2027.

About Filmmaking & Screen Writing BA (Hons)

UWS's BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing will help you develop the essential creative, critical and professional skills required to work in cinema, TV and related industries.

The practical focus of the degree will help you build up a portfolio of work and provide you with experience of post-production, research, scriptwriting and camera operation.

Modules are taught by industry professionals and our range of masterclasses are led by internationally- acclaimed directors, cinematographers and writers.

As well as having access to the latest digital film technology, you’ll also have the opportunity to work out of UWS’s teaching space at Glasgow’s Film City – Scotland’s filmmaking hub.

UWS's BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing will help you develop the essential creative, critical and professional skills required to work in cinema, TV and related industries.

The practical focus of the degree will help you build up a portfolio of work and provide you with experience of post-production, research, scriptwriting and camera operation.

Modules are taught by industry professionals and our range of masterclasses are led by internationally- acclaimed directors, cinematographers and writers.

As well as having access to the latest digital film technology, you’ll also have the opportunity to work out of UWS’s teaching space at Glasgow’s Film City – Scotland’s filmmaking hub.

UWS's BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing will help you develop the essential creative, critical and professional skills required to work in cinema, TV and related industries.

The practical focus of the degree will help you build up a portfolio of work and provide you with experience of post-production, research, scriptwriting and camera operation.

Modules are taught by industry professionals and our range of masterclasses are led by internationally- acclaimed directors, cinematographers and writers.

As well as having access to the latest digital film technology, youll also have the opportunity to work out of UWSs teaching space at Glasgows Film City Scotlands filmmaking hub.

Disciplines

Business & Creative Industries

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Filmmaking & Screen Writing BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland

Entry Requirements

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 78

English Program Requirements

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

Career Opportunities after Completing Filmmaking & Screen Writing BA (Hons)

UWS graduates work as directors, camera operators and editors. Independent productions herald a new era of growth for Scotland, broadening career opportunities. In addition to film and television production, graduates also work in journalism, marketing and management. Further study is possible at MA and PhD level.

Tuition and Fee Information for Filmmaking & Screen Writing BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland

How to Apply for Filmmaking & Screen Writing BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland

1. Choose a course

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2. Check entry requirements

Check if your academic qualifications and English Language levels meet the course entry requirements.

3. Contact TEG Admissions Team

Fill out the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.

4. Prepare the documents

Once you have had a call with us, compile the required documents to be submitted.

5. Write a personal statement

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6. Submit an application

Fill out an application form here.

7. Accept the offer, if successful

Once your application has been processed, we will contact you by email to confirm the outcome. If successful, you will receive an offer letter which will detail your next steps.

8. Pay the deposit

You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place at the university.

9: Attend a TEG credibility interview

The purpose of this interview is to assess if students are credible and genuine. At this stage you will need to prepare your CAS documents for review.

10. Apply for Visa

International students, including nationals from EEA or Switzerland, would require a student visa to study at UWS London.

Filmmaking & Screen Writing BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland

United Kingdom, Paisley